{"id":146,"date":"2023-02-20T12:34:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T12:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2026-02-28T18:38:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T18:38:44","slug":"podcast-interviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/?page_id=146","title":{"rendered":"Podcast Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Captain Jared Vermeulen has been featured on national fire service and leadership podcasts discussing modern company officer development, culture, mentorship, resilience, and building legacy in the fire service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a collection of interviews and featured appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf99 Featured Interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Firehouse Yak<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode:<\/strong> Foundations for The Modern Fire Officer<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 2026<br>A conversation on leadership foundations, modern challenges facing company officers, and building durable influence inside today\u2019s fire service.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firehouse.com\/leadership\/podcast\/55357614\/the-firehouse-yak-jared-vermeulen-foundations-for-the-modern-fire-officer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.firehouse.com\/leadership\/podcast\/55357614\/the-firehouse-yak-jared-vermeulen-foundations-for-the-modern-fire-officer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Command<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode:<\/strong> Developing the Modern Fire Officer<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 2026<br>An in-depth discussion on mentorship, responsibility at the company level, and the mindset required to lead effectively.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a>https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/jared-vermeulen-developing-the-modern-fire-officer\/id1846384691<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Sean Trace Show<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode:<\/strong> Be Prepared To Be Punched In The Face<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 2026<br>On resilience, leadership pressure, and the realities of stepping into responsibility.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-sean-trace-show\/id1589662521?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-sean-trace-show\/id1589662521<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip of the Spear Leadership Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode #73:<\/strong> The Modern Fire Officer<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> April 2025<br>Breaking down leadership development, ownership, and cultural standards inside fire departments.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a>https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/73-the-modern-fire-officer-with-jared-vermeulen-fl\/id1663962292<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unbranded Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode:<\/strong> Captain Jared Vermeulen<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 2025<br>Discussion on building leaders from the inside out and modeling professional standards.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a>https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4U2bKkyWsFncbyVgqQ3au2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heat of Command \u2013 Forged in Fire Led with Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode:<\/strong> The Essence of Fire Service Leadership<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 2024<br>A leadership-centered conversation on influence, responsibility, and long-term impact.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/40t88EA1iItxMownJ4AmKb?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/40t88EA1iItxMownJ4AmKb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beneath The Helmet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode:<\/strong> How to Make Future-Ready Fire Officers<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> August 2024<br>Exploring the skills required to prepare the next generation of company officers.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/profile\/arjuna-george\/episodes\/How-to-Make-Future-Ready-Fire-Officers-The-Key-Leadership-Skill-e2netp0?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/profile\/arjuna-george\/episodes\/How-to-Make-Future-Ready-Fire-Officers-The-Key-Leadership-Skill-e2netp0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Fire Radio \u2013 Frontline Mindset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode 15:<\/strong> The Modern Fire Officer<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> July 2024<br>A discussion on discipline, expectations, and raising professional standards.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a>https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/frontline-mindset-episode-15-the-modern-fire-officer\/id1400617190<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Responder Resilience (ResponderTV)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 4, Episode 42:<\/strong> The Modern Fire Officer<br>Discussion on resilience, mental health, and modern leadership culture.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.respondertv.com\/videos\/jared-vermeulen-the-modern-fire-officer-s4-e42\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.respondertv.com\/videos\/jared-vermeulen-the-modern-fire-officer-s4-e42\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Behind The Shield Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode 826:<\/strong> Jared Vermeulen<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 2023<br>An in-depth conversation covering career progression, leadership philosophy, and service culture.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesgeering.com\/behind-the-shield-podcast\/2023\/9\/24\/jared-vermeulen-episode-826?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.jamesgeering.com\/behind-the-shield-podcast\/2023\/9\/24\/jared-vermeulen-episode-826<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Firefighter Success Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode 072:<\/strong> Jared Vermeulen<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 2023<br>Leadership growth, ownership, and preparing for promotion.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a>https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/jared-vermeulen-072\/id1542534516<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jump Seat Leadership \/ Firehouse Leadership Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 2, Episode 8:<\/strong> Captain Jared Vermeulen<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> April 2023<br>On stepping into leadership and building strong company culture.<br>\ud83d\udd17 <a>https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/s2-e8-captain-jared-vermeulen-the-modern-fire-officer\/id1648753346<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3 Point Firefighter Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 3, Episodes 24 &amp; 25:<\/strong> The Modern Fire Officer (Part 1 &amp; 2)<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> April 2023<br>A two-part series focused on leadership development and professional standards.<br>\ud83d\udd17 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Below is a collection of interviews and featured appearances. \ud83c\udf99 Featured Interviews The Firehouse Yak Episode: Foundations for The Modern Fire OfficerDate: February 2026A conversation on leadership &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/?page_id=146\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Podcast Interviews&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-146","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=146"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":214,"href":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/146\/revisions\/214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/modernfireofficer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}